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Emergency Medical Responder - EMR

EMR - Course Description

The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course is an entry-level Paramedic course that will prepare individuals for employment in a variety of pre-hospital, industrial and first responder settings. The EMR course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to be able to manage any medical and trauma related emergency.

The course has been designed by the Academy of Emergency Training to meet or exceed the National Occupational Competency Profiles (NOCP) for Emergency Medical Responder, as developed by the Paramedic Association of Canada (PAC). In addition the EMR course meets and exceeds the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) requirements for Occupational First Aid Level 3 certification. The WCB of BC accepts this certification as valid for two years unless the certificate holder also completes the EMA Licensing exam (see following paragraph).

The EMR course also meets the requirements as a prerequisite for the Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Board (EMALB) licensing practical and written exams. The EMR license issued by EMA Licensing is valid for a period of five year provided that the Continuing Medical Education (CME) and required patient contacts are maintained throughout the license period.

The EMR course is 15 days in length inclusive of certification evaluations. The full-time course is delivered Monday through Friday over a three week period.

Students are accepted for enrollment by meeting the course prerequisites. Maximum enrollment is 18 participants per class.

Instructors in the EMR course are experienced educators in pre-hospital training.

Prerequisites

Admission requirements for the EMR course are:

	Minimum 16 years of age
	Submission of a Medical Certificate of Fitness

Course Material

Pre-reading of course material is highly recommended.

Once the applicant has completed the registration process including payment in full, he/she is eligible to receive the course material. Students may arrange to pick up the course material directly in Victoria or we can courier the materials out at an additional cost.

To register for the EMR course click on the links on the 'Course Schedule' page.

Course Goals

The EMR course is an entry-level training course that provides the skills and knowledge required to practice as an Emergency Medical Responder. At the end of the EMR course you will be able to:

Perform a standardized patient assessment

Conduct a scene assessment

Assess and manage life-threatening traumatic emergencies

Assess and manage life-threatening medical emergencies

Assess patient vital signs

Monitor patient blood pressure and pulse oximetry

Conduct a secondary assessment consisting of a physical examination, medical history, and vital signs

Conduct chest auscultation

Administer CPR according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Perform basic wound and fracture management including the application of a Sager Splint

Maintain airways and ventilation using Pocket Mask and Bag-Valve-Mask devices

Meet all Occupational First Aid Level III requirements

Conduct lifting, loading, extrication, and transportation of patients

Perform spinal immobilization and cervical immobilization

Perform emergency childbirth

Perform oropharyngeal airway suctioning

Perform oxygen administration

Perform Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Maintain intravenous lines

Administer the following oral, sublingual, or inhaled medications:

	Nitroglycerin
	Glucogel
	Nitrous Oxide (Entonox)

Evaluation and Certification

The course has a series of formal evaluation requirements including written exams, skill stations, and simulations. Successful graduates will receive Emergency Medical Responder Certification from the Academy of Emergency Training.

EMR Licensing in BC and Alberta

To practice as a licensed Emergency Medical Responder in British Columbia, students must also complete a formal evaluation conducted by the Emergency Medical Assistant (EMA) Licensing Branch. For further information on EMR licensure please contact the EMA Licensing Branch at 250-952-1211 or visit their website at www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/ema/

The Alberta College of Paramedics, the Licensing & Regulatory body for Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) in Alberta, has accepted the Academy of Emergency Training EMR Course as an approved EMR education program in Alberta. Students who receive an Academy of Emergency Training EMR certification are eligible to sit the College's provincial EMR examination to become registered EMRs in Alberta. The Alberta College of Paramedics website is www.collegeofparamedics.org

Employment Opportunities

	Fire Services and other First Responder organizations
	Entry level ambulance service
	Industrial settings as a designated first-aid attendant

Cost: WorkSafe BC OFA 3 $715.00 and

Emergency Medical Responder $635.00

Students must take both courses for a total of 105 hours of Instruction (including the final exam). You may not be able to use all the Advanced EMR Protocols in all workplaces - please check the licensing requirements in the jurisdiction that you are working in. Some of these Advanced EMR Protocols may also require the overview by a Medical Director .

These combined courses are recognized by the WCB of BC as equivalent to WCB Occupational First Aid Level 3 here in BC as well as being recognized by Industry in Alberta.


	Thinking beyond OFA 3 and EMR? We hope to offering the PCP - Primary Care Paramedic and ACP - Advanced Care Paramedic courses in the near future. Call us now for more info!


	OFA 3 Re-Cert? We do hold OFA 3 Re-Certification courses on a regular basis. Check our website for the OFA 3 course re-certification schedule.

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